Fairfax Station, Virginia vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 51.4% cheaper than Fairfax Station, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $24,280 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax Station, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Fairfax Station, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Champaign
than in Fairfax Station, Virginia
Fairfax Station, VA vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Fairfax Station, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  48.7% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower